Archives

Theodora started her fieldwork career in Greece working for the National Archaeological Service’s (Ministry of Culture) northern regional branches after gaining a B.A. in Archaeology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has worked in Cyprus via the University’s Cypriot archaeological mission programme and attended one semester in the University of Florence, Italy as an EU ERASMUS student. Her interest in archives starts with the completion of a second (first M.A. is in Greek Archaeology, B’ham) M.A. in Archaeological Heritage Management (York). She has worked as a commercial field archaeologist and at all levels of the archaeological archivist specialisation. She has 23 years of experience having worked for Northamptonshire Archaeology and Museum of London Archaeology in Northampton, being promoted to Head of Archives in 2022.

Andy is retired but continues to be active in the Historic Environment sector in a voluntary capacity. The first half of his career was particularly focused around archaeological investigation and reporting before becoming the CEO of the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd until the merger of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts into Heneb in March 2024. Along with leading an archaeological organisation with an educational remit that had both advisory and practitioner deliveries, he has wider experience of supporting development of professional practice and providing sectoral advocacy, particularly in Wales.

Charlotte is the current Archives Manager for Headland Archaeology and the Lead Archives Specialist for the Access+ Consortium for HS2. In her day job she is responsible for running the Archives department across six different offices from Edinburgh to Hereford, leading a team of over eight full time staff members. She started her career as a field archaeologist before moving into Post-Excavation and then specialising in Archives. She joined Headland Archaeology as an Archives Supervisor in Silsoe in 2021, working her way up to Archives Manager by 2024, and is now based in Leeds. She has been an accredited member of CIfA since 2021. 

Jess is the Archives Manager at Wessex Archaeology, responsible for overseeing the management of the archives team across five national offices. Based in Sheffield she started in archives in 2013 as the finds and archives Supervisor for Wessex North, having previously worked as a field archaeologist in the UK and abroad from 1999. Having become an accredited member in 2015, Jess represents CIfA and the AAG on the OASIS Management Board. Outside of work she loves decorating novelty cakes, reading, and building elaborate Lego constructions with her two children.

Archaeological Archivist for Worcestershire Archaeology since 2020 and Curatorial Officer/Registrar for Museums Worcestershire since 2016.

Kerry has worked in the heritage sector since 2013. Starting her career at the medical museums in Worcester to then gaining part time positions with Museums Worcestershire in 2014 where she has been ever since. Her role as Museum Registrar developed to Curatorial Officer and she looks after the World Cultures and Egyptian Collections as well as the documentation for both City and County collections in Worcestershire. In 2020 she joined Worcestershire Archaeology where she is the Archaeological Archivist part time. Kerry is also a committee member on Society of Museum Archaeology. 

Jay has worked and volunteered in the museums and heritage sector since 2014, taking on various roles in operations, collections and education across Flag Fen Archaeology Park and Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. In 2021 as part of the Peterborough Archaeological Archive Enhancement Project (PAAEP) Jay took over the curation of archaeological collections at these sites and oversees the projects volunteering programme which won the 2024 SMA Award for Excellence. Jay is the primary contact for depositions within the Peterborough Unitary Authority.

Katie is Head of Collections Development at the Archaeology Data Service (ADS), responsible for managing the team of digital archivists, overseeing collections development, building key partnerships and managing projects. Katie has worked for the ADS since 2013 and has been an accredited member of CIfA since 2018. Katie also represents the ADS on the Archaeological Archives Forum.

Jasmine has 10 years of experience working with archaeological finds and archives. She started her career in 2015 working for a commercial unit, originally as an Archives Assistant working up to Archives Supervisor and overseeing the curation, preparation and deposition of physical and digital archives over three national offices and archaeological teams. Since 2024 she has worked at the Archives and then the Post-Excavation Officer at DigVentures, an archaeological social enterprise which promotes civil engagement in archaeology. She has been a full Member of CIfA since 2022 and is keenly interested in the accessibility of archaeological archives so the wider public can engage with their cultural heritage.

Sophie is the National Specialist Lead for Archiving at Heneb - The Trust for Welsh Archaeology, which recently brought together the four former Welsh Archaeological Trusts of Gwynedd, Dyfed, Clwyd-Powys and Glamorgan-Gwent. Sophie is working with each of the regions to develop an efficient archiving strategy for Heneb whilst also addressing issues we are all familiar with, such as legacy archives and regional museum capacity. Sophie sits on the National Panel for Archaeological Archives in Wales and is leading a new pilot project on behalf of Welsh Government to assess archaeology collections in Welsh Museums. Outside of work she loves being outdoors, ideally on a beach in Pembrokeshire!

Helen has been the Archives Officer at Albion Archaeology since 2004. She is responsible for the archiving of the physical, documentary and digital archives. She is also involved in the outreach and helps run the Bedford Young Archaeologists Club. She is also on the committee of the Archaeological Archives Forum.

Sam is a freelance heritage and museums consultant (Sam Paul Heritage) specialising in the sustainable development of archaeological archives and museum collections. She has written county-wide guidelines on the transfer and accessioning of archaeological archives for the museums in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, and most recently, was part of the team reporting to the Arts Council England and Historic England on sustainable national approaches to ensure the future of archaeological archiving in England.

Katherine has worked in archives at Oxford Archaeology (Cambridge) since 2016, first as Archives Supervisor, and from 2023 as Archives Project Officer; previously working as a field archaeologist in the commercial sector. Her role involves the preparation and deposition of physical and digital archives, liaising with stakeholders, and providing training for inhouse staff and volunteers, amongst other things. Outwith archiving, her interests lie in the early medieval archaeology of Northern Europe and she has spent many summers on research excavations in Northern Scotland and Orkney.